Vocabulary Unit 1: First 10

(v.) To cause to be less harsh, violent, or severe. To calm or soothe.

• intercede

• decadence

• elicit

• assuage

n. a rumor, an insinuation that is usually degrading, mean, or derogatory

• innuendo

• approbation

• coalition

• hackneyed

(n.) A process, condition, or period of deterioration or decline. overindulgence

• approbation

• coalition

• expostulate

• decadence

(v.) To plead on someone else's behalf, to mediate an argument

• expostulate

• intercede

• innuendo

• jaded

v. to draw out, bring out from some source (such as another person.). to evoke, to call forth.

• expostulate

• assuage

• intercede

• elicit

noun: An alliance, especially a temporary one, of people, factions, parties, or nations.

• intercede

• coalition

• hackneyed

• jaded

adj. wearied, worn-out, tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm

• intercede

• assuage

• jaded

• decadence

(v.) To reason with someone in an effort to dissuade or correct; To protest against a decision or action.

• expostulate

• elicit

• approbation

• jaded

(adj.) Greatly overused; worn out; almost meaningless; trite (as in a word or phrase)

• approbation

• hackneyed

• elicit

• decadence

(n.) Formal or official approval; also, praise

• elicit

• jaded

• innuendo

• approbation